Susan Smith Thompson

Well, Reiki 2, scheduled for this weekend, has been canceled. Reiki 1 for next week is still on, as is the rest of the summer schedule.

New parents are faced with many decisions, one of them choosing whether to use cloth or disposable diapers. There are advantages and disadvantages of each. Some parents compromise and use a combination of both, others use one or the other exclusively.

 
On the plus side, cloth diapers are better for the environment as they don’t [...]

Childbirth is the most natural act a woman can go through. Women have been pushing out babies since the dawn of time. In our society, natural childbirth refers to the birthing process without painkillers, medicines or surgical intervention, or at least minimizing their use. While natural childbirth is a worthy goal, having a healthy baby [...]

Many types of baby slings are easy to make. You’ll save money as well as have the satisfaction of doing it yourself and getting exactly what you want. It’s also an inexpensive way to test out different types of slings to see which is best for you, or to have different ones on hand for [...]

Making your own baby food can sound overwhelming, but with a little planning, it can be a rewarding experience for both you and your baby. Baby food is simply grown up food that’s been smashed or ground up so that the baby can eat it.
There are many benefits to making your own baby food. Want [...]

The very thought of homeschooling strikes terror in the hearts of some parents. Others eagerly await the time when they can begin. Who is right? Who is wrong? Well, both schools of thought are correct, as what works best for your family is what’s right. Forcing your family to fit into a mold that is [...]

What do you think? Potty training at six months? Can it be done? Well, many families think so and are doing it successfully. Critics say it’s just training the parents, but it’s being done all over the world and gaining an increasing number of adherents here in the United States.
Why would you want to [...]

Women pump for many reasons: to relieve engorgement, to have an emergency stash of milk in the freezer, to prepare a bottle so mom can have a night out, to continue exclusively feeding with breast milk when mom returns to work or school, or if there is a situation where mom won’t be able [...]

You’d think one hungry baby and two milk production units would just naturally get along. Well, they might, or they might need a bit of support. Don’t ever hesitate to contact your pediatrician or lactation expert if you have any questions or concerns about the breast feeding process. Many issues can be resolved easier if [...]

Baby wearing, the practice of carrying your child next to your body in a sling made of cloth or in a front or back carrier, is gaining popularity among families. Long touted as a beneficial practice for the development of young babies by Dr. Sears, author of 30 parenting books, including